MERTON CLOSE, OX29 4QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX29 4QE

MERTON CLOSE, OX29 4QE, West Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.31 per 1,000 population. This OX29 4QE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX29 postcode area, which has experienced 64 crimes and a crime rate of 3.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX29 4QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX29 4QE, encompassing approximately 1129 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX29 4QE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Merton Court with total crimes: 5
  • Willows Edge with total crimes: 1

MERTON CLOSE, OX29 4QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.54-75.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.54-40.00%
Public order22.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.7466.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.43100.00%
Other crime13.540.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.66100.00%
Public order11.770.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.43-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.430.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.430.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.54-33.33%
Drugs11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.660.00%
Other theft22.660.00%
Public order11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.85125.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.080.00%
Burglary33.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX29 4QE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merton Court
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Willows Edge
    Total1
    Other crime1